Lawrence mentions a variety of subjects related to Smithfield's history. He lists the prominent families of Smithfield and also the LDS and Presbyterian Church. He discusses city and street planning. He also talks about Indian affairs, the tithing office, the cooperative system in 1862, and several homes. He mentions the construction of the Utah Idaho Central and the Oregon Short Line Railroads. Lawrence reads poetry written by his great grandfather James Sherlock Cantwell. Lawrence talks about commerce, Co-op stores in Northern Utah, and competing businesses