Bonnie'S Orange Cake
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. shortening", "3 eggs", "grated rind of 2 oranges", "3 c. sifted flour", "1 1/2 c. chopped dates, mixed with a little flour", "1 c. chopped pecans", "1 1/2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 c. sour milk"]
["To the strained juice of 2 oranges, add 1 cup sugar and let stand while making cake."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "oranges", "flour", "dates", "pecans", "soda"]