This section is from the book "Food Facts For The Home-Maker", by Lucile Stimson Harvey. Also available from Amazon: Food facts for the home-maker.
Dry the scallops. Roll them in crumbs and then beaten egg, then in crumbs again. Put a few in the frying-basket. Fry in deep fat. Mix salt and pepper with the crumbs.
Cover the scallops with boiling water. Let stand 3 minutes. Drain, and dry with a towel. Season with salt and pepper. Dip them in beaten egg, then in crumbs. Fry in deep fat.
Wash the scallops in cold water; then drain them. Put one pint of milk on to boil. Put 2 tablespoons butter in a pan over the fire. When melted add 2 tablespoons flour and stir till smooth. Add this to the hot milk, stirring constantly. When boiling add the scallops. Cook 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
 
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