Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 103,629	$ 97,514
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	105,948	98,827
Cost of real estate sales	22,635	30,282
Stock-based compensation expense	10,539	9,544
Deferred income taxes, net	60,953	59,329
Other non-cash income, net	(2,423)	(5,697)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	(822)	(7,354)
Inventories, net	8,089	5,944
Investments in real estate	(601)	(1,662)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	326	12,231
Other assets and liabilities, net	(2,076)	(7,613)
Net cash provided by operating activities	306,197	291,345
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(108,100)	(65,461)
Acquisition of businesses	0	(19,958)
Other investing activities, net	920	861
Net cash used in investing activities	(107,180)	(84,558)
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt	0	96,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt	(977)	(96,989)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid	(29,998)	(20,905)
Other financing activities, net	732	6,778
Net cash used in financing activities	(30,243)	(15,116)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	53	11
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	168,827	191,682
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	138,604	46,053
End of period	$ 307,431	$ 237,735