1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. cut up dates
2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
5 tbsp. shortening

Simmer above for 20 minutes. 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. nuts 1 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. fruit (cherries & pineapple)

Grease and flour 2 loaf pans. Bake 1 1/2 hours in 325 degree oven. Remove cake from pans to cool.