2 c. rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 c. melted shortening
1 tsp. salt

Mix all together and press in a 13x9x2 inch pan 1/2 of the mixture.

FILLING:

1 lb. dates
1/2 lb. raisins

Pass through meat chopper.

Add:

Mix all together and pour over 1/2 crumb mixture and add remaining 1/2 crumb mixture. Press lightly and bake at 350 degrees F. until golden brown. Cut when slightly cool.