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Stockholder's Investments - Schedule of Other Activity in Stockholders' Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other Stockholders Equity | $ (2,159) | $ (720) | $ (3,304) | $ (4,864)
Sale Of Shares At Cost | (141) | (42) | (39) |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Effect of Deferred Compensation Plan Amendment | (2,435) |  |  |
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures |  | 838 |  |
Amortization Of Restricted Stock | 1,137 | 1,788 | 1,599 |
Unearned Restricted Stock [Member] |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other Stockholders Equity | 0 | (1,137) | (3,763) | (5,362)
Sale Of Shares At Cost | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost |  | 0 | 0 |
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures |  | 838 |  |
Amortization Of Restricted Stock | 1,137 | 1,788 | 1,599 |
Shares Held Rabbi Trust At Cost [Member] |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other Stockholders Equity | (9,948) | (10,623) | (11,151) | (11,595)
Ending Balance Other Stockholders Equity Shares | 423,415 | 469,797 | 517,105 | 560,078
Sale Of Shares At Cost | 1,496 | 1,419 | 1,368 |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost | (821) | (891) | (924) |
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures |  | 0 |  |
Amortization Of Restricted Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deferred Compensation [Member] |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other Stockholders Equity | 7,789 | 11,040 | 11,610 | 12,093
Ending Balance Other Stockholders Equity Shares | 338,711 | 469,797 | 517,105 | 560,078
Sale Of Shares At Cost | (1,637) | (1,461) | (1,407) |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost | 821 | 891 | 924 |
Effect of Deferred Compensation Plan Amendment | (2,435) |  |  |
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures |  | 0 |  |
Amortization Of Restricted Stock | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |

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