Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add rolled oats. Add alternately with milk to first mixture. Add nuts and fruit. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) about dozen minutes. The Household Searchlight