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Note 1 - Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2017

Notes Tables

Property and Equipment Useful Life [Table Text Block]

Buildings and improvements (years)		5	-	30
Machinery and equipment (years)		3	-	10

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