Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 ts Soda 
1 ts Salt 
1 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg 
3/4 c Shortening; soft
1/2 c Granulated sugar 
1 c Brown sugar, firmly packed 
2 Eggs
1/4 c Milk 
3 c oats, uncooked -- (quick or old-fashioned) 
1 c Raisins

Preheat oven to 375F. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices into bowl. 
Add shortening, sugars, eggs and milk. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. 
Stir in oats and raisins. Chill dough about 1 hour. Roll out on lightly floured board or canvas to 1/4-inch thickness. 
Cut with floured 3-inch round cutter. Place on greased cookie sheets; sprinkle lightly with sugar.
 Bake 12 to 15 minutes.