1 lb. dates, cut up
2 c. boiling water
4 tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
4 (scant) c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Bring dates, water, shortening and soda to a boil and let cool. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Grease and flour 6 (#303) vegetables or fruit cans. Fill half full. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.