3/4 c. salad oil
3 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
2 c. pumpkin
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Dissolve soda in hot water and set aside. Mix oil, sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Add soda and water mixture and stir well. Add dry ingredients. Divide into 3 greased bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.