to nth degree

Please, Mr, Scientist, so wise, Since you "pot liquor" do so raise To nth degree, nutrition size, Send us another screed to praise In learned phrase, "pot liquor's" true And constant partner, good "'corn pone"; Oh, we "down South" do beg of you Leave not our childhood's friend alone; But drop in scientific stew— Of course in language hard to read— A "corn pone hunk"—we promise you A noble, satisfying "feed."