Instructions: Sift salt, flour, and baking soda. Cream shortening. Add sugars a little at a time. Cream after each addition till fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, oatmeal, and nuts. Chill batter for 10 minutes. Drop by rounded teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool 1 minute on pan, then remove to rack to cool further.

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