Poor Man'S Cake
["1 box raisins", "2 c. brown sugar", "1 c. shortening", "4 c. flour", "pinch of salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. allspice", "1 tsp. ground cloves", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "2 c. sour milk", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Place raisins in pan and cover with water.", "Bring to a boil; simmer 10 minutes.", "Take off heat and let cool.", "Should be only a little water left in pan.", "Keep it; do not drain."]
["raisins", "brown sugar", "shortening", "flour", "salt", "cinnamon", "allspice", "ground cloves", "nutmeg", "sour milk", "baking soda", "nuts"]