1 c. quick oats
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Stir quick cooking oats into boiling water. Add dates. Stir in sugar, baking soda and shortening. Add remaining ingredients and bake in a greased loaf pan for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.