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Stockholder's Investments - Schedule of Other Activity in Stockholders' Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2019 | Jul. 31, 2018 | Jul. 31, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Sale Of Shares At Cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (41) |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost | 0 | 0 | (610) |
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity | 0 | 0 | 0 | $ (3,863)
Shares Held Rabbi Trust At Cost [Member] |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Sale Of Shares At Cost | (928) | (977) | (1,288) |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost | (1,212) | (1,075) | (925) |
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity | $ (8,506) | $ (8,222) | $ (8,124) | $ (8,487)
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity Shares | 285,533 | 299,916 | 314,082 | 347,081
Deferred Compensation [Member] |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Sale Of Shares At Cost | $ (928) | $ (977) | $ (1,247) |
Purchase Of Shares At Cost | 1,212 | 1,075 | 315 |
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity | $ 8,506 | $ 8,222 | $ 8,124 | $ 4,624
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity Shares | 285,533 | 299,916 | 314,082 | 201,418

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