2 lbs. gum drops, cut up (do not use the black ones)
4 c. flour, divided
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 lb. white raisins

Cut up gum drops and place in 2 cups of flour; set aside. Cream together sugar and shortening; add 2 beaten eggs, cinnamon, cloves, salt and remaining 2 cups of flour. Dissolve soda in 1 cup hot water and add to mixture. Add applesauce, raisins and gum drops in flour.

Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours if using only one loaf pan. If using 2 loaf pans, bake only one hour. GREASE PANS, HEAVILY.