¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, or other shortening
1 cup sifted brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
¾ cup sweet milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1. Sift, then measure flour. Sift again with baking soda, salt and spices.