Combine flour, soda, salt, and spices; set aside. Combine sugar and shortening, creaming well; beat in egg and milk. Add flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen.