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Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 178 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2023
Great Notch Condominium Claims[Member] |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 119.5 |
Spill Fund Lawsuit [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value |  | $ 5.3

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