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1 c. br. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. soda
1/2 c. butter
Mix dry ingredients, cut in shortening. Spread half of mixture in shallow pan.
Date Mixture: Boil together 1 lb. chopped dates, 1 c. water and 1/2 c. white sugar. Boil until soft. Spread over dough in pan and put layer of dough on top. Bake 30 minutes in moderate oven. (350)