Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           shortening
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  cup           sugar
   2      tablespoons   milk
   2                    eggs
     3/4  cup           rolled oats -- uncooked
   1 1/2  cups          all purpose flour -- sifted
   1      cup           raw apples -- finely chopped
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     2/3  cup           cheese -- coarsely grated
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
     1/2  cup           nut meats -- chopped

Preparation:

Beat shortening until creamy; gradually add sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to egg mixture with milk and stir only until blended. Add oats, apples, cheese and nut meats, all at once. Stir lightly. Batter will be very stiff. Place in greased pound loaf pan. Bake at 350~ about 50 minutes.