Instructions: Cream together the shortening and sugar; add egg.

Sift together the flour, salt, and cinnamon and add with the milk to the first mixture. Add the soda and water. Then add the oatmeal, nuts, and raisins. Mix well.

Drop by teaspoonsful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake to a golden brown in a 375 F oven. Remove from the cookie sheet while hot.

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