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Note 3 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2017
Notes Tables  
Summary of Changes in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block]
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
April 30,
 
 
 
2017
 
 
2016
 
Balance at beginning of period
   $
74,266
    $
63,011
 
Bad debt expense
   
11,169
     
12,019
 
Losses charged to allowance
    
(4,729
 )    
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Balance at end of period
   $
80,706
    $
75,030